definition of
request

[1] #1 request v. [bespeak, call for, quest] express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service". wn

[2] #2 request n. [petition, postulation] a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority. wn

[3] #3 request v. ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript". wn

[4] #4 request n. [asking] the verbal act of requesting. wn

[5] #5 request v. inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary". wn